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The Green Car Company in Seattle will auction its first 2009-model converted Plug-in Prius on eBay and donate the proceeds of the profit to Plug In America, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for plug-in vehicles. These Plug-in Prius hybrids feature the crash-tested A123 Hymotion Li-on battery pack installed by Hymotion CHIP-certified technicians.

This means Toyota’s standard factory warranty remains in place along with a 3-year unlimited-mile warranty covering the added battery pack. These Plug-in Prius hybrids can travel up to 40 miles in pure electric mode, satisfying the daily driving needs of most Americans, whereas a regular Prius kicks into gas mode after only a few miles.

The auction starts today and runs through November 9th, the last day of the Seattle Auto Show, where the car will be on display. Here’s your chance to get in front of the line and avoid the 150 person waiting list!

The auction webpage

PIA plans to use the proceeds from this auction to target the new U.S. President’s “first 100 days” to ensure that electric vehicles are included in any new stimulus package or automotive bail-out package. Since both major candidates agree on the importance of energy independence and renewables, we are certain to see a “green” stimulus package addressing clean-tech infrastructure projects and jobs involving renewable energy. We need to make sure that electric vehicle incentives and infrastructure projects end up front and center! We need to make sure that any bail-out monies to the auto industry include requirements for them to make more electric vehicles and accelerate any current plans to put EVs on the road!

About Plug In America:
Plug In America drives change. Our mission is to accelerate the shift to plug-in electric vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity. Our goal is to reduce our nation’s dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment. For more information on this and other matters please email info@pluginamerica.org